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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,297.28, 67,957.66 and 17,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,297.28, 67,957.66 and 17,217.82 is: 25,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,297.28 : 67,957.66 = 17,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,297.28/67,957.66 = 17,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,297.28x = 67,957.66 × 17,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,297.28x = 1,170,082,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,082,757.50/45,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.19

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